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Hi and welcome to our next Socrates Café philosophy meetup! Do you have a hunger for deeper understanding of yourself and the world? Do you value deep, honest and respectful dialogue? If yes, then this meetup will be very interesting for you. • WHAT IS A MEETUP ABOUT? At every meetup we have a discussion using Socratic method: [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Socratic_method](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Socratic_method) We ask, answer and discuss questions and ideas to stimulate critical thinking and to widen our perspectives with new concepts and thoughts. The main purpose of these meetups is to enrich ourselves with the perspectives of others, not to convince others about our own perspectives. Our meetups are about our own philosophies of life and not necessarily what the great philosophers and academics have said or written. It is not a debating club or a platform for proselytizing. Instead, we place the emphasis on questioning, open mindedness and challenging our own assumptions while listening to and respecting the views shared by others. A Socrates Café meetup is considered a success when participants leave a discussion with many more questions than they had at the beginning. • WHAT TOPIC IS DISCUSSED AT THE MEETUP? Participants suggest topics at the beginning of each meeting. We then vote and choose that event's most popular topic for discussion. No academic training in philosophy necessary; just enthusiasm for exchanging ideas and points of view. Some examples of subjects chosen on previous meetups: * What ideals are worth dying for? * Why are we never satisfied? * Why is it that human beings know that the society is going wrong, leaders are well informed about it and things continue as is? * Is identity necessary? * How can it be that people in democratic societies are so obsessed with power? (Desire to be different, better, stronger than others) * What is friendship? • WHO PARTICIPATES AT THIS MEETUP? Anybody is more than welcome to join our meetups. Our events gather people from different backgrounds, different cultures, while no philosophical background is mandatory. Our usual participants are people that have a hunger for deeper understanding of themselves and the world. People that value deep, honest and respectful dialogue. The inspiration for Socrates Cafe originates with the book of the same name, written by the philosopher Christopher Phillips. (Socrates Cafe: A Fresh Taste of Philosophy, 2002). Phillips felt that the Socratic method of dialogue and discussion should be practiced not just in academic settings, but among everyday people interested in examining deep questions together. Hundreds of Socrates Cafe groups now exist around the world. To learn more, visit [[https://socratescafe.com](https://socratescafe.com/)]([https://emea01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsocratescafe.com%2F&data=05%7C02%7C%7C1b245fc060a24a1b22c508dd324f736a%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C638722038989360624%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=pLtcEu25qgDHP1XvhFs5Cx4L1rRDYmqwnNWgxalKovY%3D&reserved=0](https://emea01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsocratescafe.com%2F&data=05%7C02%7C%7C1b245fc060a24a1b22c508dd324f736a%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C638722038989360624%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=pLtcEu25qgDHP1XvhFs5Cx4L1rRDYmqwnNWgxalKovY%3D&reserved=0) "Protegido por Outlook: [https://socratescafe.com/.](https://socratescafe.com/) Haga clic o pulse para seguir el vínculo.").

** The Language Exchange Meetup in Barcelona ** Are you ready for an evening filled with language practice, new friendships, and tons of fun? Join our vibrant community in Barcelona where language enthusiasts gather to enhance their proficiency in various languages and expand their social circles. Embark on a linguistic adventure with us! Our language exchange sessions take place in the heart of the city, within the unique atmosphere of Soda Bus ️ **When**: Every Wednesday at 7pm **Where**: Soda Bus: 150 Aribau street (10 minutes from Diagonal and Hospital Clinic stations) **Admission: Free**, with a friendly request to support the venue by ordering a minimum drink (€4). Please, remember that SIGNING UP IS MANDATORY for all the events, thus we can bring enough stickers for everyone. This inclusive event welcomes everyone, so come and mingle with us! (Participants under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.) We'll seek your permission before capturing any moments on camera. Agreeing to be in a photo means you're okay with us sharing it on social media. A friendly host will hand you a sticker with your name, native language, and the language you're eager to practice. Feel free to stick to your mother tongue if you prefer. Let's make language learning a joyous journey! Our events are published on various platforms so there are always more attendees than those confirmed. **Stay Connected**: Follow us on [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/barcelonalanguageexchange/)! Like our [Facebook page](https://www.facebook.com/thefridaylanguageexchange) to see all the albums! Discover more about us on [our website](https://speakquick.es). **Connect on WhatsApp**: [Join the group here](https://chat.whatsapp.com/D3UQm1CAFECGyE5RknlvXQ) See you there for an evening of laughter, language, and lasting friendships. **Come alone, leave with friends!** ️ \-\-\- **¡El Intercambio de Idiomas de Barcelona!** ¿Estás listo para una velada llena de práctica de idiomas, nuevas amistades y mucha diversión? Únete a nuestra animada comunidad en Barcelona, donde entusiastas de los idiomas se reúnen para mejorar su nivel y ampliar sus círculos sociales. ¡Embárcate en una aventura lingüística con nosotros! Nuestras sesiones de intercambio de idiomas tienen lugar en el corazón de la ciudad, en el ambiente único de Soda Bus ️ **Cuándo**: Todos los miércoles a las 19h. **Dónde**: Soda Bus: calle Aribau 150 (a 10 minutos de los metros Diagonal y Hospital Clinic) **Entrada Gratuita**, solo te pedimos que tomes una consumición mínima (4€). Por favor, recuerda que LA INSCRIPCIÓN ES OBLIGATORIA para todos los eventos, para que podamos llevar suficientes pegatinas para todos. Este evento inclusivo da la bienvenida a todos, así que ¡ven y únete a nosotros! (Los participantes menores de 18 años deben ir acompañados por un adulto.) Pediremos tu permiso antes de capturar cualquier momento en cámara. Al aceptar estar en una foto, nos permites compartirla en las redes sociales. Un anfitrión te entregará una pegatina con tu nombre, idioma nativo y el idioma que deseas practicar. Siéntete libre de hablar en tu lengua materna si lo prefieres. ¡Hagamos del aprendizaje de idiomas un viaje lleno de alegría! Nuestros eventos se publican en varias plataformas por lo que siempre hay más asistentes que los que aparecen confirmados. **Mantente Conectado**: ¡Síguenos en [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/barcelonalanguageexchange/)! ¡Dale 'me gusta' a nuestra [página de Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/thefridaylanguageexchange), para ver todos los álbumes! Descubre más sobre nosotros en [nuestra web](https://speakquick.es). **Conéctate en WhatsApp**: [Únete al grupo aquí](https://chat.whatsapp.com/D3UQm1CAFECGyE5RknlvXQ) Nos vemos para una tarde de risas, idiomas y amistades duraderas. **¡Ven solo, márchate con amigos!** ️

Barcelona cosmopolitan Meetup est pour ceux qui aiment la culture française. Nous sommes ici pour vous offrir une chance de mieux connaître la culture française de votre partenaire linguistique français. Ce meetup est aussi pour les français qui veulent en savoir plus sur la culture espagnole. Nous aimerions que vous vous joigniez à l'événement, que vous vous sentiez comme chez vous et que nous passions du bon temps ensemble! Pendant l’échange de langues français/espagnol, nous allons pratiquer et profiter! Nous y serons à 19h, si vous arrivez plus tard, ce n'est pas grave nous vous attendrons! Peu importe si vous ne parlez pas français ou espagnol, venez apprendre quelques mots, L'important est de créer des amitiés! Nous avons trouvé un nouvel endroit, mieux situé, qui est au centre de Barcelone avec de bonnes vibrations,les bonbons français, des hamburgers et des tapas qui sont très bons, nous passerons un bon moment! Vous pouvez aussi pratiquer avec un verre de vin pour mieux parler Nous partagerons un bon moment pour échanger nos langues et nos cultures! \`\`\` règles de groupe \`\`\` \`\`\` 1 Ne parlez pas de sujets liés à la religion, à la politique et aux questions liées à toute discrimination. 2 Participer à des ventes, à des transactions commerciales, à des systèmes pyramidaux ou à du recrutement à des fins religieuses. 3 Présentez des événements d'autres groupes et / ou demandez à y participer. 4 Être ennuyeux, insistant ou avoir des comportements qui pourraient être du harcèlement. 5 En plus de tout ce qui précède, et pour garantir le bon fonctionnement du groupe, si l'organisateur considère qu'un comportement/commentaire est inapproprié, il peut demander l'arrêt de l'activité et interdire la participation. 6 Je vous rappelle qu'il est obligatoire de confirmer sa présence au meetup et de se comporter convenablement dans toutes les activités proposées, et que si ce n'est pas le cas, les organisateurs se réservent le droit d'admission des participants. amener des invités est autorisé, mais s'ils doivent venir fréquemment, il sera obligatoire qu'ils confirment leur présence. INTERDIT DE FAIRE TOUT TYPE DE SPAM ! \`\`\` Suivez-nous sur- bcninternacionalevents Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/p/CCVricPC9ur/?igshid=1miru5v4rul3h Dans cet événement,pour la sécurité, nous devrons parler un peu plus distance . \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-Barcelona cosmopolitan Meetup es para todos aquellos que aman la cultura \. Estamos aquí para ofrecerte la oportunidad de experimentar una mejor cultura francesa de tu compañero de idioma francés y también para los franceses que desean saber más sobre la cultura española\. ¡Nos gustaría que todos se unan al evento para que se sienta como en casa y lo pasen bien juntos\! En el intercambio de idioma frances y español vamos a practicar y disfrutar\! Quedamos a las 19h\,si llegas mas tarde no pasa nada te esperamos\! No importa si no sabe hablar frances o español\,aprender algo frances o español\. Lo importante es para hacer amistad\! Hemos encontrado un nuevo lugar mejor ubicado que es muy centrico de Barcelona con super buen rollo\, donde reunirnos\,las dulces francesa\, las hamburgesas y las tapas estan muy buenas lo pasaremos genial\! Además puedes practicar con una copa de vino para hablar mejor\. Compartiremos un buen momento intercambiando nuestros idiomas y cultura\! reglas de grupo \`1 No hablar de temas relacionados con la religión, la política, y asuntos relacionados con cualquier de discriminación. 2 Participar de ventas,tratar negocios, esquemas piramidales, o captar para fines religiosos. 3 Presentar eventos de otros grupos y/o solicitar la participación en esto. 4 Resultar molesto, insistente o llevar a cabo comportamientos que puedan resultar acoso. 5 Además de todo lo expuesto anteriormente,y para garantizar el buen funcionamiento del grupo, si el organizador considera que algún comportamiento/ comentario no es apropiado podrá pedir que se abandone la actividad y prohibir la participación. 6 Me gustaría recordar que es obligatorio confirmar la asistencia en el meetup y tener un comportamiento y adecuado en todas las actividades propuestas,y que en caso de que esto no sea así, los organizadores se reservan el derecho de admisión de los participantes.si quereis llevar invitados está permitido, pero si van a venir con frequencia será obligatorio que confirmen la asistencia. PROHIBIDO HACER NINGÚN TIPO DE SPAM! Síguenos en bcninternacionalevents Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/p/CCVricPC9ur/?igshid=1miru5v4rul3h

We will meet at the SANDWICHEZ near Sagrada Familia to practice English and Spanish and also to meet new people. From 19:00 to 19:30 we will practice English and from 19:30 to 20:00 Spanish. VERY IMPORTANT: To sign up, confirm exact times, find out if it's actually happening, and for any other information, you must do so in our WhatsApp group (only confirmed registrations will be considered). Here's the link to join: [https://chat.whatsapp.com/CzN43YSO1wZDuxonkuZLTL](https://chat.whatsapp.com/CzN43YSO1wZDuxonkuZLTL) For more information, please send me a private message. Best regards! Nos reuniremos en el SANDWICHEZ que hay cerca de Sagrada Familia para practicar inglés y español y también para conocer gente nueva. De 19:00 a 19:30 practicaremos inglés y de 19:30 a 20:00 español. MUY IMPORTANTE: Para poder inscribiros, confirmar la hora exacta, saber si se celebra y cualquier otra información, debéis hacerlo en nuestro grupo de WhatsApp (sólo se tendrán en cuenta las inscripciones confirmadas en el grupo de whatsapp). Os dejo el enlace para uniros: [https://chat.whatsapp.com/CzN43YSO1wZDuxonkuZLTL](https://chat.whatsapp.com/CzN43YSO1wZDuxonkuZLTL) Para cualquier otra información, igualmente, me podéis escribir un mensaje privado. Saludos!

**Dearest gentle reader,** The most delightful whispers have reached my ears… On **February 26th**, a most talked-about evening shall take place at **Verne** (**Carrer d’Aribau, 150 – Barcelona**), where curious minds and romantic hearts will gather for an event not to be missed. ** [Buy your tickets here!](https://www.universe.com/events/watch-party-the-bridgerton-tickets-1BDKSZ?ref=BLE) ** To mark the arrival of the new season, an **exclusive Watch Party** will be held to enjoy the **first episode together**, projected in our private room, in accordance with the finest social etiquette ️✨ Upon arrival, each guest shall be welcomed with a **complimentary mimosa** —with an equally refined non-alcoholic option available— accompanied by **popcorn**, for even high society knows how to indulge in simple pleasures… when drama calls And as every grand soirée deserves a proper continuation, once the screening concludes, guests may proceed to the second chapter of the evening across to **[Jardinet d’Aribau](https://www.jardinetaribau.com/)**, our inner garden just opposite Verne, transformed for the occasion into a setting worthy of the *Season* ✨ the perfect atmosphere to discuss glances, secrets, and scandals from the episode just revealed Who shall be the talk of the evening?And who will keep their secrets best? One thing is certain: **this author will miss nothing**. Yours truly, **Lady Whistledown** ** [Buy your tickets here!](https://www.universe.com/events/watch-party-the-bridgerton-tickets-1BDKSZ?ref=BLE) **

Hi and welcome to our next Socrates Café philosophy meetup! Do you have a hunger for deeper understanding of yourself and the world? Do you value deep, honest and respectful dialogue? If yes, then this meetup will be very interesting for you. • WHAT IS A MEETUP ABOUT? At every meetup we have a discussion using Socratic method: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Socratic_method We ask, answer and discuss questions and ideas to stimulate critical thinking and to widen our perspectives with new concepts and thoughts. The main purpose of these meetups is to enrich ourselves with the perspectives of others, not to convince others about our own perspectives. Our meetups are about our own philosophies of life and not necessarily what the great philosophers and academics have said or written. It is not a debating club or a platform for proselytizing. Instead, we place the emphasis on questioning, open mindedness and challenging our own assumptions while listening to and respecting the views shared by others. A Socrates Café meetup is considered a success when participants leave a discussion with many more questions than they had at the beginning. • WHAT TOPIC IS DISCUSSED AT THE MEETUP? Participants suggest topics at the beginning of each meeting. We then vote and choose that event's most popular topic for discussion. No academic training in philosophy necessary; just enthusiasm for exchanging ideas and points of view. Some examples of subjects chosen on previous meetups: * What ideals are worth dying for? * Why are we never satisfied? * Why is it that human beings know that the society is going wrong, leaders are well informed about it and things continue as is? * Is identity necessary? * How can it be that people in democratic societies are so obsessed with power? (Desire to be different, better, stronger than others) * What is friendship? • WHO PARTICIPATES AT THIS MEETUP? Anybody is more than welcome to join our meetups. Our events gather people from different backgrounds, different cultures, while no philosophical background is mandatory. Our usual participants are people that have a hunger for deeper understanding of themselves and the world. People that value deep, honest and respectful dialogue. The inspiration for Socrates Cafe originates with the book of the same name, written by the philosopher Christopher Phillips. (Socrates Cafe: A Fresh Taste of Philosophy, 2002). Phillips felt that the Socratic method of dialogue and discussion should be practiced not just in academic settings, but among everyday people interested in examining deep questions together. Hundreds of Socrates Cafe groups now exist around the world. To learn more, visit [https://socratescafe.com](https://emea01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsocratescafe.com%2F&data=05%7C02%7C%7C1b245fc060a24a1b22c508dd324f736a%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C638722038989360624%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=pLtcEu25qgDHP1XvhFs5Cx4L1rRDYmqwnNWgxalKovY%3D&reserved=0 "Protegido por Outlook: https://socratescafe.com/. Haga clic o pulse para seguir el vínculo.").

A casual (but coordinated) coffee break to meet new friends, take a Zoom break, and get your AM caffeine fix. Stop by for a few minutes or stay the whole time. Bring a friend or wander in solo. Come for the coffee and company, or just bring a book to read while surrounded by other in-real-life, community-seeking humans. Come by every Friday, or just when you happen to be in town. Make it whatever you need it to be that week. It's not an \*event\* per se, but we hope these Friday meet-ups can become a fixture of the bookshop! Gathering spot will be in the downstairs area of the bookshop (near the Community Library). Coffee and tea are 1.50€ and can be purchased at the cash register upstairs. Find more info on our Instagram (@backstorybookshop) or website (www.backstorybookshop.com).

Hi and welcome to our next Socrates Café philosophy meetup! Do you have a hunger for a deeper understanding of yourself and the world around you? Do you value deep, honest and respectful dialogue? If yes, then you will enjoy this event. We ask, answer and discuss questions and ideas to stimulate critical thinking and to widen our perspectives with new concepts and thoughts. The main purpose of these meetups is to enrich ourselves with the perspectives of others, not to convince others about our own perspectives. Our meetups are about our own philosophies of life and not necessarily what the great philosophers and academics have said or written. It is not a debating club or a platform for proselytizing. Instead, we place the emphasis on questioning, open mindedness and challenging our own assumptions while listening to and respecting the views shared by others. A Socrates Café meetup is considered a success when participants leave a discussion with many more questions than they had at the beginning. WHAT TOPICS ARE DISCUSSED AT THE MEETUP? Participants suggest topics at the beginning of each meeting. We then vote and choose that event's most popular topic for discussion. No academic training in philosophy necessary; just enthusiasm for exchanging ideas and points of view. Some examples of subjects chosen on previous meetups: * What ideals are worth dying for? * Why are we never satisfied? * Why is it that human beings know that the society is going wrong, leaders are well informed about it and things continue as is? * Is identity necessary? * How can it be that people in democratic societies are so obsessed with power? (Desire to be different, better, stronger than others) * What is friendship? EVERYONE AND ANYONE IS WELCOME The inspiration for Socrates Cafe originates with the book of the same name, written by the philosopher Christopher Phillips. (Socrates Cafe: A Fresh Taste of Philosophy, 2002). Phillips felt that the Socratic method of dialogue and discussion should be practiced not just in academic settings, but among everyday people interested in examining deep questions together. Hundreds of Socrates Cafe groups now exist around the world. To learn more, visit https://socratescafe.com.

Agnes (Eva Victor) is a literature professor at Fairport, a liberal arts college in rural New England. She lives alone in an isolated house with a gray cat named Olga. A visit from her best friend Lydie (Naomi Ackie) brings back old memories. You are to buy your own ticket for the screening around 16:00 (TBA). We plan to gather after the show for a drink and some tapas to discuss the film American black comedy-drama film written by Eva Victor, in their directing debut. Waldo Salt Screenwriting Award of the 2025 Sundance Film Festival.

This is the fourth in my "Satan" series. In the third session we ended with John Milton. We will continue the theme with William Blake, who was visited spiritually by Milton just as Milton was visited by his own muse. Blake was an engraver, poet, writer and painter. Many today believe he was a creative genius. He has inspired creatives including Bob Dylan, Jim Morrison, Van Morrison, Billy Bragg, the beat poets including Allen Ginsberg, *Brave New World* author Aldous Huxley, *Hannibal* author Thomas Harris, *His Dark Materials* author Philip Pullman, *V for Vendetta* author Alan Moore and many others. And he has inspired me, and helped me understand what creativity really means, and how to live life authentically. During his life-time he was virtually unknown, and he died a pauper. A small exhibition of his work when he was 50 resulted in a solitary review, which said that Blake was an unfortunate lunatic who ought by rights to be in an asylum were it not for his mild manners. The poet William Wordsworth wrote, “There was no doubt that this poor man was mad” and the art critic John Ruskin called him “diseased and wild.” Even his wife said she didn't understand his work. He only sold 30 copies of his most popular book in his life-time, and didn't sell a single copy of others. But Blake's insights into creativity and existence don't require years of study — they require a willingness to see differently and have a very individual approach life. Everyone has their own Blake, and this session is going to be about mine. Bring wine/beer/drinks/food/snacks/whatever if you want to. **Our events fill up very quickly. To avoid missing out on future events, join the WhatsApp group via this link:** [https://tally.so/r/w4G5L5](https://tally.so/r/w4G5L5) Press the buzzer marked Semi sotano 2 (bottom left on the panel) to be let in. It's down the stairs, first door on the right. **Image**: detail from *The Great Red Dragon and the Woman Clothed with the Sun* (Rev. 12: 1–4), ca. 1804, William Blake

We are **Barcelona English Speakers**, a welcoming community of 2000+ people connected by a shared language. Each month, we get together for a relaxed social night out at a lively bar venue where you can meet new faces, reconnect with familiar ones, and enjoy good company. It’s a relaxed social gathering, focused on meeting people and enjoying a lively atmosphere together. Our next meetup is happening on **Friday, February 27th from 20:00 onwards at D9 Aribau** Whether you’re new in town or a regular, it’s a great way to kick off your Friday night in a friendly, energetic setting. Date: Friday, February 27 Time: From 20:00 until late Location: D9 Aribau – C/ Aribau 242 ⚠️ Arrive before 20:30 and enjoy a free drink (beer or soft drink) on the house! Want to stay in the loop? Join our WhatsApp community here (we’ve got plenty of sub-groups for different interests): • [Barcelona English Speakers](https://pocketbarcelona.com/community/main) • [BCN English Speakers Meet-Up Group](https://pocketbarcelona.com/community/meetup) (best place to ask questions or say hi before the event) We also have sub-groups for sports, tech, music, and more! Everyone’s welcome, whether you’re new in town or a long-time local, come say hi and meet some friendly faces! See you there!

**Important time note:** Please plan on arriving between 5:30 and 6:00 as the elevators lock after 6 and you'll need to message us and we'll need to come get you. The building address is 4450 Bridge Park The entrance is 6620 Mooney St, Suite 400 You will need to scan your ID at the door to get a visitor badge. **Abstract** *Spec-Driven Development with GitHub Spec-Kit: From Intent to Implementation* Spec-driven development flips the traditional workflow on its head: instead of code being the source of truth, the specification becomes the backbone of design, collaboration, and delivery. In this session, we’ll explore how GitHub Spec-Kit enables teams to treat specifications as first-class artifacts—living documents that drive architecture, implementation, and verification. You’ll learn how Spec-Kit helps teams clearly express intent using structured, version-controlled specs that live alongside code. We’ll walk through a practical workflow that starts with defining system behavior and constraints, then progressively refines those specs into testable, automatable outcomes. Along the way, we’ll show how specs can reduce ambiguity, improve cross-functional collaboration, and make design decisions explicit before a single line of production code is written. This talk will cover: --What spec-driven development is (and what it isn’t) --How GitHub Spec-Kit fits into modern developer workflows --Using specs to align product, engineering, and AI-assisted development --Real-world examples of turning specs into implementations with confidence Whether you’re building greenfield systems, integrating AI into your stack, or trying to reduce costly rework, spec-driven development offers a scalable way to move faster without sacrificing clarity. Attendees will leave with concrete patterns and a clear mental model for adopting GitHub Spec-Kit in their own projects. **YouTube Link** TBA

Let's grab some coffee/food and share a morning chat! The East Market has an ample parking lot and outdoor and indoor seating. Grab a cup of coffee from Winston's Coffee & Waffles or on your way to East Market and meet us on the second floor - table behind or east of the elevator. If the weather cooperates we will be meeting in the patio. Per what this group is about: "Everyone is welcome! International transplants to Columbus who want to improve language skills, Columbus residents who want to discuss international travel and culture, and anyone who enjoys getting together for good conversations."

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Join us as we get together to see SIRAT, an Oscar-nominated Best International Film from Spain that follows a father, accompanied by his son, goes looking for his missing daughter in North Africa. Here’s a description, trailer and our plan for this event: DESCRIPTION: A father, accompanied by his son arrive at a rave deep in the mountains of southern Morocco while searching for his daughter who vanished months ago at one of these endless, sleepless parties. As their search continues, the journey forces them to confront their own limits. The film is directed by Oliver Laxe and stars Sergi Lopez, Bruno Nunez Arjona and Richard Bellamy. TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ww-IXHXvS70 BUZZ & ACCLAIM: SIRAT has already won numerous awards, including 4 at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival, along with the Chicago, Montclair and Toronto International Film Festivals! It also earned a whopping 11 nominations at the 40th Goya Awards, including Best Film and Director, and was nominated for Best International Feature Film and Best Sound at this year’s Academy Awards. The film is earning a stellar 92% positive rating on Rotten Tomatoes which calls it “an unforgettable exercise in tension” and “a brutal reminder that the journey can be more important than the destination.” PLAN: We’ll plan for a 7pm-ish showing and will confirm/announce details as the date gets closer. Once showtime is confirmed, advance purchase (via GFC website preferred) is advised! Once you have your ticket, please list your seat number in the Comments section of this event. PARKING: Close, convenient parking is available in the nearby garage (located between 9th and 11th, just off High St). Bring your ticket with you and have it validated at the theater and for $2, you’re covered for the night! Look forward to seeing you there, Dan

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Inspired by our successful events like "Saturday Mornings @ East Market" and other "Pot Luck in the Park" lunches, this gathering promises to be a blend of fun conversations, language exchange, and cultural insights, all while sharing wonderful foods with each other. Please bring a dish to share and anything you would like to drink. We will provide plates, plastic silverware and napkins. So, come hungry and ready to chat!